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Using an Interactive Computer Program in the Calculus Classroom to Find Complex Roots of Polynomial Equations.
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Sorkin, Sylvia – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
Newton's method for finding roots of equations is described. How to find complex roots using the BASIC computer language is then presented, with the computer program included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Equations (Mathematics)
Proofs Based on LOGO Procedures.
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Klotz, Frederick S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Mathematical methods are used to study certain related Logo procedures in detail. Simple procedures with known properties are then used to build the higher-level procedures which correspond to higher-level mathematical concepts. Examples are from introductory aspects of number theory. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Higher Education, Integers
Expansions in Different Bases.
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Nagarkatte, Umesh P.; Nagarkatte, Shailaja U. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Identifies and proves two theorems related to expressing rational numbers in decimal form for any natural base m>1. Includes two BASIC computer programs with sample runs. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education